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The City of Edmonton's Domestic Abuse High-Risk Team (DAHRT) program has been discontinued after serving the community for over 20 years.
The City is proud of the work that has been accomplished and will continue to support the community in the space of intimate partner violence through collaboration and strategic design. For alternative supports, please contact the Family Violence Info Line at 780-310-1818.
Family violence describes a pattern of abusive behaviours within a relationship characterized by intimacy, dependency or trust. These types of relationships can include:
All forms of abusive behaviour are ways in which one human being is trying to have control, induce fear, or have power over another person.
Family violence is not a private family matter. Everybody has the right to feel safe and not live in fear.
We can achieve safety for everyone if we all work together.
For Emergencies
Call 911 if you or someone you know is in immediate danger.
If you or someone you know is affected by elder abuse, please consider these resources for support, advice or action:
Family violence comes in many forms. Abusive behaviours often increase in frequency and severity throughout the relationship and can include some or all of the following forms of abuse:
Other terms related to “family violence” include:
Your partner:
Often people experiencing family violence feel isolated and alone. You are not alone! It’s widespread, serious and preventable.
We all play a role in preventing family/domestic violence. You can help support someone experiencing family/ domestic violence by:
| Online | Contact 311 Online |
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If you are calling from outside of Edmonton: 780-442-5311
| Phone | 311 |
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| TTY | 711 |